This is the telephone area code for Malindi and surrounding coastal areas in Kilifi County, Kenya.
How to Call Malindi from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 254 (Kenya country code)
- Dial the area code (42 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Malindi from Germany
00 254 42 123 4567
Where:
00 = Germany exit code
254 = Kenya country code
42 = Malindi area code (042 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Malindi phone number
Quick Facts
Malindi Area Code Coverage
The 042 area code covers Malindi and surrounding coastal areas in Kilifi County:
Central Malindi
CBD, Lamu Road, Silversand area, Town Centre
Beach Areas
Casuarina Beach, Silversand Beach, Blue Marlin, Turtle Bay
North Malindi
Sabaki River, Marereni, Gongoni, Mambrui
South Malindi
Watamu, Gede, Arabuko Sokoke Forest, Mida Creek
West Malindi
Magarini, Kaloleni, Ribe, Mariakani
Coastal Resorts
Beach resorts, Marine parks, Fishing villages, Diving centers
Major Kenya Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Kenya
When calling Malindi from these countries, use these exit codes:
Italy
00
Germany
00
United Kingdom
00
United States
011
France
00
Switzerland
00